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Pistol caliber Marlin levers
Here's a picture of my old Marlin pistol caliber leverguns.
From left to right-
1888 in .38-40 24" octagon
1894 transition carbine (1889 barrel, receiver, letters as 1894)
1889 .38-40 28" octagon
1889 .38-40 deluxe 24" octagon
1894 .32-20 28" octagon
1894 .44-40 28" octagon
1894 .32-20 takedown, 24" round
'94 .44-40 24" octagon (unusual casehardened bolt)
1894 .44-40 deluxe 24" round
1894 .25-20 takedown 20" half octagon
From left to right-
1888 in .38-40 24" octagon
1894 transition carbine (1889 barrel, receiver, letters as 1894)
1889 .38-40 28" octagon
1889 .38-40 deluxe 24" octagon
1894 .32-20 28" octagon
1894 .44-40 28" octagon
1894 .32-20 takedown, 24" round
'94 .44-40 24" octagon (unusual casehardened bolt)
1894 .44-40 deluxe 24" round
1894 .25-20 takedown 20" half octagon
Last edited by marlinman93 on Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:21 am, edited 1 time in total.
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pistol cartridge rifles
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I second everyone's comments. I have always been partial to Marlins because my first real rifle was a model 39 I was given as a small boy. You have a GREAT collection - I had a 32-20 and a 25-20 which were both 24" rifles.
Another thought: I have been to some of the major arms makers factories on business and while Winchester has (or had) a huge collection in their hallways, I can't recall that Marlin displayed very many classics, which I always thought was a shame. If you ever decided to part with your collection, it would be good if they could be kept together, perhaps in a museum setting for posterity. There are so many people these days that think a Marlin is just a fish...
Another thought: I have been to some of the major arms makers factories on business and while Winchester has (or had) a huge collection in their hallways, I can't recall that Marlin displayed very many classics, which I always thought was a shame. If you ever decided to part with your collection, it would be good if they could be kept together, perhaps in a museum setting for posterity. There are so many people these days that think a Marlin is just a fish...
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Wow Vall, sure glad you got your camera out for the 39A stocks!! These are beautiful...makes a guy want to save his money, so he could spend it on rigs like these!!
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- marlinman93
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First let me say thanks to all! Very kind comments.airedaleman wrote:Oh, boy! They are really fine firearms. A couple bring back memories of my salad days. Could you give us a rundown on the transition carbine?
Never heard of one before.
Mike,
The 1894 "transition" gun is an unusual one indeed. I used that terminology, because that is what Bill Brophy called it when I asked his opinion on "what the heck do I have here?"
It was bewildering when I got it, as I thought it was a "parts gun", due to the 1889 barrel and frame, but 1894 lower tang. But when I disassembled it to clean and check it, I found all the serial numbers matched! Bill checked it in the records and said it was made in the first couple weeks of production for the 1894.
The ejector is the 1889 style, that is screwed in place. The firing pin is a one piece, like the 1889 used. The top tang is unmarked like an 1889. And the barrel has 1889 patent dates. Really the only thing that is 1894 is the lower trigger plate and lever, and the data in the records.
Bill noted that he had heard of some guns like mine, and seen numerous with 1889 barrels, but this was the first confirmed one he'd seen pictures of.
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WE'RE GONNA START A NEW FUND TO RAISE SOME CASH FOR YOU SO YOU CAN GET RID OF ALL THAT OLD TRASH AND BUY NEW GUNS. MAYBE WE'LL JUST LET YOU KEEP TO GO POUND INTO THE GARDEN AND GROW TOMATOES ON 'EM COME SPRING. I KNOW HOW EMBARRASSING IT MUST BE FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY. SO THINK ABOUT HOW PROUD YOU'LL FEEL WITH A DOZEN ALL NEW MARLINS WITH SAFETY'S ON 'EM AND REBOUNDING HAMMERS SO YOU DON'T SHOOT YORE butt OFF.
IT'S THE LEAST WE CAN DO FOR YOU IN THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. I JUST FEEL SO GOOD INSIDE ALREADY.
IT'S THE LEAST WE CAN DO FOR YOU IN THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. I JUST FEEL SO GOOD INSIDE ALREADY.
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The longer the barrel, the bigger the price tag. That particular 94 still has some case colors, and most of the original barrel bluing, and a perfect bore, plus great wood. With a standard 24" barrel it would bring $1200-$1500, and usually a 20%-30% premium for the long barrel.phlatnose wrote:Never been much of a marlin guy myself, but that is a nice bunch. I like the 44-40 with the 28" barrel.
How much would one have to pay for something like that??
The 1889 with 28" barrel has little finish left, and was under $1,000. So condition sure helps on these old Marlins.
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Vall,
Thanks a bunch for the explanation of the transition 1894. I don't have any Marlins now (and no prospects of ever getting any), but I do intend to latch on to a copy of Brophy's book. I wish it had been available 45 years ago.
Thanks a bunch for the explanation of the transition 1894. I don't have any Marlins now (and no prospects of ever getting any), but I do intend to latch on to a copy of Brophy's book. I wish it had been available 45 years ago.
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If I pound them into the ground, will they grow more Marlins Terry?Terry Murbach wrote:WE'RE GONNA START A NEW FUND TO RAISE SOME CASH FOR YOU SO YOU CAN GET RID OF ALL THAT OLD TRASH AND BUY NEW GUNS. MAYBE WE'LL JUST LET YOU KEEP TO GO POUND INTO THE GARDEN AND GROW TOMATOES ON 'EM COME SPRING. I KNOW HOW EMBARRASSING IT MUST BE FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY. SO THINK ABOUT HOW PROUD YOU'LL FEEL WITH A DOZEN ALL NEW MARLINS WITH SAFETY'S ON 'EM AND REBOUNDING HAMMERS SO YOU DON'T SHOOT YORE butt OFF.
IT'S THE LEAST WE CAN DO FOR YOU IN THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. I JUST FEEL SO GOOD INSIDE ALREADY.
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Vall nice bunch of '94's. The 94 deluxe in 44-40 is a super scarce gun.
I know they made them but never seen one or had the opportunity to
buy one. Put my name on that one if ever decide to sell. Have ever seen
a deluxe 94 in 38-40? The 94 TD's are hard to find also. I looked for a
38/40 TD for 10 years before I bought one. I still need a 25/20 TD. Was
one on gunbroker.com last week an early one but it had swivels added.
I have a PG 1894 in 32/20 & 25/20 but not 38/40 or 44/40. I aslo have
a 30" 25/20 round barrel full mag. I have TD's in 32/20, 38/40, & 44/40.
Very nice bunch of Marlins! You should really share your good fortune.
Jorgy.
I know they made them but never seen one or had the opportunity to
buy one. Put my name on that one if ever decide to sell. Have ever seen
a deluxe 94 in 38-40? The 94 TD's are hard to find also. I looked for a
38/40 TD for 10 years before I bought one. I still need a 25/20 TD. Was
one on gunbroker.com last week an early one but it had swivels added.
I have a PG 1894 in 32/20 & 25/20 but not 38/40 or 44/40. I aslo have
a 30" 25/20 round barrel full mag. I have TD's in 32/20, 38/40, & 44/40.
Very nice bunch of Marlins! You should really share your good fortune.
Jorgy.
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It is more than just eye appeal to me when I see a collection of nice rifles such as you have here. I appreciate too, the fact that you were willing to sacrifice your money to buy them, you've had the character to keep them a long time no doubt, and you care for them nicely. You must have a supportive wife who backs you in this sort of thing as well. Good on you my friend, I hope another nice collectible Marlin comes your way real soon to add to these. Bruce
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Thanks jorgy! I appreciate the comments, especially knowing the quality of your Marlin collection!jorgy wrote:Vall nice bunch of '94's. The 94 deluxe in 44-40 is a super scarce gun.
I know they made them but never seen one or had the opportunity to
buy one. Put my name on that one if ever decide to sell. Have ever seen
a deluxe 94 in 38-40? The 94 TD's are hard to find also. I looked for a
38/40 TD for 10 years before I bought one. I still need a 25/20 TD. Was
one on gunbroker.com last week an early one but it had swivels added.
I have a PG 1894 in 32/20 & 25/20 but not 38/40 or 44/40. I aslo have
a 30" 25/20 round barrel full mag. I have TD's in 32/20, 38/40, & 44/40.
Very nice bunch of Marlins! You should really share your good fortune.
Jorgy.
I have not seen a 94 deluxe in .38-40 before. This was the first .44-40 deluxe I had the opportunity to purchase, as previous ones have all been either .25-20 or .32-20. Like you, I've waited for a .25-20 takedown for a long time. Still need takedowns in .4-40 and .38-40 to be complete.
My 1894 takedown in .32-20 also has sling eyes, but they are the factory sling eyes that use the hook swivels like a lot of early Marlins and Winchesters. -Vall
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The 94 TD in 32-20 you mentioned did that one come from Leroy Merz?
I had 2 44/40 TD's at one time but sold one. That one came from Merz's.
I bought a house this spring so I had to pare down my Marlin collection
some. Those oldies are better than money in the bank & if you buy 'em
& sell 'em right they make a lot better interest too. I also have in my collection an 1894 44/40 with 30" oct brl I neglected to mention in my
earlier post. Merry Xmas! Jorgy
I had 2 44/40 TD's at one time but sold one. That one came from Merz's.
I bought a house this spring so I had to pare down my Marlin collection
some. Those oldies are better than money in the bank & if you buy 'em
& sell 'em right they make a lot better interest too. I also have in my collection an 1894 44/40 with 30" oct brl I neglected to mention in my
earlier post. Merry Xmas! Jorgy
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WoW! A 30" barreled 94! Now I'm envious! I too love long barreled Marlin levers, and I've never seen a 94 with a 30" barrel!jorgy wrote:The 94 TD in 32-20 you mentioned did that one come from Leroy Merz?
I had 2 44/40 TD's at one time but sold one. That one came from Merz's.
I bought a house this spring so I had to pare down my Marlin collection
some. Those oldies are better than money in the bank & if you buy 'em
& sell 'em right they make a lot better interest too. I also have in my collection an 1894 44/40 with 30" oct brl I neglected to mention in my
earlier post. Merry Xmas! Jorgy
Yes, the .32-20 takedown came from Merz! That one has a funny story behind it. His catalog said it had "an extra screw in the trigger plate, near the forearm". When I called him, Leroy went and got the gun to see what the "extra screw was" He came back laughing, and said one of his novice helpers had thought the forward triggerplate screw was not factory, thus the "extra screw"! It turned out to be 100% original, and with lots of original finish, at a cheap price for a takedown with no mods.
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